Long before her big-screen success as Elphaba, the British actor lit up the stage with performances in Sister Act, The Color Purple and other hit shows <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/stage/gallery/2025/nov/21/wicked-cynthia-erivo-elphaba-stage-musicals-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a>

سينثيا إريفو، المعروفة بدورها كإلفابا في الفيلم المرتقب 'ويكد'، لديها تاريخ غني في المسرح الموسيقي، حيث مثلت سابقًا في إنتاجات مثل 'سستر أكت' و'لونغ كولور'. لقد نالت عروضها إشادة نقدية، مما يبرز موهبتها قبل نجاحها في السينما.

Cynthia Erivo, conocida por su papel como Elphaba en la próxima adaptación cinematográfica de 'Wicked', tiene una rica historia en el teatro musical, habiendo protagonizado previamente producciones como 'Sister Act' y 'The Color Purple'. Sus actuaciones han sido aclamadas por la crítica, mostrando su talento mucho antes de su éxito en la pantalla.

Cynthia Erivo, connue pour son rôle d'Elphaba dans l'adaptation cinématographique à venir de 'Wicked', a une riche histoire dans le théâtre musical, ayant précédemment joué dans des productions telles que 'Sister Act' et 'The Color Purple'. Ses performances ont été acclamées par la critique, mettant en valeur son talent bien avant son succès au cinéma.

Cynthia Erivo, known for her role as Elphaba in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Wicked,' has a rich history in musical theater, having previously starred in productions such as 'Sister Act' and 'The Color Purple.' Her performances have garnered critical acclaim, showcasing her talent long before her film success.

On the way to Wicked: Cynthia Erivo’s stage musicals – in pictures

If you’ve ever refused to knock down a game’s difficulty level, or chased a purposefully pointless achievement, you might have this pernicious but pleasurable affliction• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/ng-interactive/2021/nov/24/sign-up-for-pushing-buttons-keza-macdonalds-weekly-look-at-the-world-of-gaming">Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here</a>Studies on gaming’s effect on the brain usually focus on aggression or the cognitive benefits of playing games. The former topic has fallen out of fashion now, after more than a decade’s worth of scientific research failed to prove <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/jul/22/playing-video-games-doesnt-lead-to-violent-behaviour-study-shows">any causative link </a>between video games and real-world violence. But studies on the positive effects of games have shown that performing complex tasks with your brain and hands is actually quite good for you, and that games can be <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/nov/16/video-gaming-can-benefit-mental-health-find-oxford-academics">beneficial for your emotional wellbeing</a> and stress management.That’s all well and good, but I’m obsessed with the concept of “gamer brain” – that part of us that is drawn to objectively pointless achievements. Mastering a game or finishing a story are normal sources of motivation, but gamer brain is inexplicable. When you retry the same pointless mini-game over and over because you want to get a better high score? When you walk around the invisible boundaries of a level, clicking the mouse just in case something happens? When you stay with a game longer than you should because you feel compelled to unlock that trophy or achievement? When you refuse to knock the difficulty down a level on a particularly evil boss, because that would be letting the game win? That’s gamer brain. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/14/whats-behind-gamer-brain">Continue reading...</a>

ظاهرة ما يُعرف بـ 'دماغ اللاعب' تعكس زيادة الانخراط في ألعاب الفيديو، حيث يرفض اللاعبون غالبًا خفض مستويات الصعوبة أو يسعون لتحقيق إنجازات تبدو تافهة. يسلط هذا السلوك الضوء على التأثيرات النفسية والمعرفية للألعاب، التي كانت موضوعًا للعديد من الدراسات.

El fenómeno conocido como 'cerebro de gamer' refleja un creciente compromiso con los videojuegos, donde los jugadores a menudo se niegan a bajar los niveles de dificultad o persiguen logros aparentemente triviales. Este comportamiento destaca los efectos psicológicos y cognitivos de los juegos, que han sido objeto de varios estudios.

Le phénomène connu sous le nom de 'cerveau de gamer' reflète un engagement croissant envers les jeux vidéo, où les joueurs résistent souvent à abaisser les niveaux de difficulté ou poursuivent des réalisations apparemment triviales. Ce comportement met en lumière les effets psychologiques et cognitifs des jeux, qui ont été l'objet de diverses études.

The phenomenon known as 'gamer brain' reflects a growing engagement with video games, where players often resist lowering difficulty levels or pursue seemingly trivial achievements. This behavior highlights the psychological and cognitive effects of gaming, which have been the subject of various studies.

On the way to Wicked: Cynthia Erivo’s stage musicals – in pictures

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